Early Years Assistant

Bright Horizons; Basingstoke; Presencial; GBP 18.000 - 22.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Childcare discount 40%

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus holidays and

Pension

Wellbeing benefits and 24/7 GP

Career development programme access

Descripción de la vacante

Bright Horizons is seeking an Early Years Assistant to join our team and look after babies and children up to age 5. You will engage in interactive play, reading, and activities to support each child’s development toward key milestones.

You will work closely with colleagues and parents, using diverse communication techniques to build trust and partnerships. Safeguarding checks are part of the pre-employment process, with DBS clearance required before appointment.

Formación

• Previous experience working with children is ideal but not essential.
• Passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child.
• Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with colleagues and parents.
• Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults.

Responsabilidades

• Look after babies and children up to age 5 as part of a team.
• Support interactive play, activities, reading, and development toward milestones.
• Assist colleagues in monitoring and supporting each child's development.

Conocimientos

Child interaction

Communication skills

Team player

Safeguarding awareness

Descripción del empleo

As an Early Years Assistant, you will work as part of a team to look after babies and children up to the age of 5. You will have adventures with our children through interactive play, activities, reading, and encouraging their curious minds - supporting colleagues with each child's development towards their key milestones.

• Previous experience working with children ideal but not essential - Nursery Bank Staff, Nursery Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator, Nanny, Childminder or similar
• Passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child
• Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with both colleagues and parents
• Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults

Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

Our Benefits

• Childcare discount of 40% for first child
• Enhanced parental leave
• 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave
• Pension
• Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more
• Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach
• Subject to T&Cs